This collection traces the foundational principles of modern management science through the lens of the industrial revolution. It examines the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period of profound societal and economic change, by presenting complete works, extracts, and journal articles that illustrate the nascent stages of management theory and practice as they are understood today.

This collection is presented as a historical resource, offering primary source material for understanding the evolution of management science. The focus on the industrial revolution and early 20th-century thought suggests a text aimed at students and scholars of business history and management theory. Its value lies in providing direct access to the foundational ideas that shaped contemporary business practices.